12:49 pm, Friday, March 18, 2011:RE: History of sainthood in the Catholic church..... I think it is quite wrong, and even very unfair, to equate those now called "Saints" with the "molesters in the catholic church"...... Very likely there are criminals and other wrongdoers who are members of your own church/belief system, but nobody should therefore also think, or even say, that therefore you too are one of those.

<quoted text>I know this won't happen but you really should read this article. It is very well written and presents Catholic teaching in a way you would understand.

It may be well written but it is all Balderdash and Piffle.

"MIRACLE", the word, is derived from a Latin word that meant ---something wonderful--.

Religions define a "MIRACLE" as a remarkable intervention by THEIR god, in the ordinary course and operation of Nature in the universe, by which the rules of physics are overruled, suspended, or modified.

This definition requires a lack of understanding of the laws of physics to be accepted as rational.

Miracles are by their definition impossible,the rules of physics are overruled, suspended, or modified without causing a collapse of our world.

Belief in miracles is a form of superstition, a belief held without any foundation in facts or reason.

The production of saints by the church is nothing but a type of public relations calculated to inspire members and gather new members from various communities.

Look how the RCC is making saints connected with India and African areas.

They would be hard pressed to find more new members than than departing members in Europe or America where people are better educated and understand scientific principles.

<quoted text>It may be well written but it is all Balderdash and Piffle."MIRACLE", the word, is derived from a Latin word that meant ---something wonderful--.Religions define a "MIRACLE" as a remarkable intervention by THEIR god, in the ordinary course and operation of Nature in the universe, by which the rules of physics are overruled, suspended, or modified.This definition requires a lack of understanding of the laws of physics to be accepted as rational.Miracles are by their definition impossible,the rules of physics are overruled, suspended, or modified without causing a collapse of our world.Belief in miracles is a form of superstition, a belief held without any foundation in facts or reason.The production of saints by the church is nothing but a type of public relations calculated to inspire members and gather new members from various communities.Look how the RCC is making saints connected with India and African areas.They would be hard pressed to find more new members than than departing members in Europe or America where people are better educated and understand scientific principles.Saint making has become nothing but PR.

<quoted text>Sadly very few bother to read the articles or understand the teachings of the church. For those who "used" to be catholic, I have to wonder how catholic they were in the first place.

All too sad but true. I'm not sure what the answer is. I know for myself it's been a long process of learning and experiencing Christ in the Catholic faith in ways that would make it very hard for me to leave the Catholic faith at this point in my life.

<quoted text>Sadly very few bother to read the articles or understand the teachings of the church. For those who "used" to be catholic, I have to wonder how catholic they were in the first place.

Being catholic does not save anyone. Its JESUS who saves. Who cares about being catholic. Its only a title. A man made up religion with a bunch of man made up rules. Its more important to be a Christian than a catholic.

<quoted text>Being catholic does not save anyone. Its JESUS who saves. Who cares about being catholic. Its only a title. A man made up religion with a bunch of man made up rules. Its more important to be a Christian than a catholic.

<quoted text>Being catholic does not save anyone. Its JESUS who saves. Who cares about being catholic. Its only a title. A man made up religion with a bunch of man made up rules. Its more important to be a Christian than a catholic.

I incorrectly assumed the Skopes monkey trial forced some bible fundamentalist to think a little bit more than usual.

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